Year: 2015
Angling showed an improvement this week. As Syd Matchett says, “When the Yellow-Butterflies are back, so are the Salmon”, and I did see a couple of Yellow Butterflies myself this past week. There were more reports of salmon and even a few grilse being caught, seen or rolled. Let’s hope it is a sign of…
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The Miecon Ironmen entertain the Fredericton Royals tonight, June 18, at Ironmen Field. Game time 7:30. Veteran Kevin Bowes takes to the hill for the Ironmen
On Saturday, the Ironmen journey to the Port City for a pair against the Saint John Alpines st…
On Saturday June 13, Tilly O’Neill Gordon, Member of Parliament for Miramichi, hosted a fundraising BBQ at the Blackville Municipal Park with donations going to the Greater Blackville Resource Centre’s food bank. Blackville mayor Andrew Hawkes and GBRC’s Founder & President Rev. Albertine Le Blanc were also in attendance. The event was held from 11:00am to…
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Hello, its time for another council update! I hope everyone is enjoying the nicer weather we are getting finally. The Bass Tournament was well recieved and from the feedback we are getting it will be bigger and better next year. There will be a lot of construction on the Miramichi this summer so i am […]
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Hundreds of people lined the drive at Miramichi Valley High School under a clear blue sky last night to catch a glimpse of the class of 2015 and their dates as they made their grand entrance to prom. The graduates arrived in everything from transports, sports cars and jeeps, to horses and a large party bus as…
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The ALS Walk was held on Saturday June 13th at French Fort Cove. Wendy Cook, Coordinator for the event since 2009, passed over the reins this year to Maggie Hawkes- Stothart. Maggie knows the importance of finding a cure. Her dad, John Hawkes recently passed way from ALS. The event provided a full afternoon with entertainment by Adam…
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Blackville High School students held their Hollywood themed prom last night, Saturday June 13th. The evening kicked off with the students meeting at St. Bridget’s Roman Catholic in Renous for photos then heading to the Blackville Community Park for more photos before forming their parade procession to the school. Students then roared into the prom in style and…
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Hundreds of people lined the driveway at James M Hill High School earlier this evening to watch the class of 2015 make their grand entrance into the school. The prom held Friday, June 12th had students arriving in boats, antique cars, and lines of limos, looking very stylish in their formal attire. Click to enlarge the images below,…
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the Miecon Ironmen were defeated 3-2 by the Fredericton Royals on Friday. The Ironmen only managed two hits, a double by Jimmy Russell and an RBI single by Robert Gallant. Nick Hardy had the other RBI for the Ironmen. Jamie Walls tossed a complete game only giving up one earned run in taking the loss. […]
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Students of North and South Esk Regional High School and their dates danced under a garden theme at their prom last night, Thursday June 11th. The class began lining up at the Boom Road Pentecostal Church before making their way to the school for their grand entrance in everything from a grand coach and golf…
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Tuesday, June 16th – Friday, June 19th, 2015 Did it feel like something was missing in the Miramichi Region last summer? We thought so too, but guess what? The Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival is back, and we have just the package for you to come spend the night here and enjoy all the festivities. One […]
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The Fredericton Royals used a 3 run first inning to defeat the Miecon Ironmen 6-1 on Thursday. Jeff McCarthy continued his hot hitting for the Ironmen with 2 singles while Kris Keating, with a double, and Nick Hardy had the only other Ironmen hits. Darren Hardy drove in the Ironmen run with a sac fly.. […]
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After a hectic month of chasing striped bass, the river is gradually beginning to move into its more traditional angling modes. There are a few bright salmon starting to come into the system and anglers are picking up some trout here and there. The gaspereaux fishermen are tending their nets. Local anglers are slowly beginning…
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